Just To Clarify

For every "stay at home mom" that I absolutely adore, there are always 10 more just around the corner making condeming statements about those who "have other people raise their kids".

I honestly do try to take the high road and be confident about my own choices (which I feel are absolutely right!) but it is safe to say a lot of these feelings of resentment show through.

I do not resent that others stay home and I have to work. I choose to work because I believe it is in the best interest for my entire family (except maybe Bailey who would choose otherwise).

Unlike the comments I get from other moms, my favorite being the wide eyed "who takes care of Harry?" I don't make the same comments to them about where their kids happen to be at a given point. Instead, I dig my nails in to my hands at Target when I am surrounded by screaming toddlers or moms "moo-ing" and "neigh-ing" to keep the others quiet. Or I vent here.

The purpose of this blog is (at least) two-fold. It is so friends and family who live far away will get to experience what Harry is up to. It will also be a memoir for Harry to read about his childhood and the choices we have made as his parents. Not everyone will agree with what we write, and just because it is written doesn't mean we fully practice what we write 24 hours a day.

I field at least a dozen emails a day with rude jokes, religious prayers, political attacks and others that I just don't like. This is material that is sent to me. Most of it I ignore. In only a few instances to I take personal offense.

What you are reading is basically an on-line diary. You can't be mad at what someone writes in a diary...but you can bring up key points for discussion. I would be happy to field any questions. I am not as closed minded as my words may lead you to believe! Words are black and white. They are sharp. It is hard to keep them gray and blurry.